BY JAMES KUNDA? – GOVERNMENT desires to establish an efficient and transparent trading system for gemstones following continued successful auctions of emeralds in Zambia. Mines, Energy and Water Development Minister Christopher Yaluma said Zambia...

By JAMES KUNDA? – GOVERNMENT has directed the Energy Regulation Board (ERB) to reduce fuel prices in the country following oil prices reducing on the international market. Mines Energy and Water Development Permanent Secretary Charity...

By JAMES KUNDA? – THE Public Service Micro-Finance-Company (PSMFC) has disbursed loans totaling K101.9 million at five per cent interest rate to 5,048 public service workers spread in 83 districts, 44 ministries and other spending agencies...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI? – AN ENERGY expert has said Government should establish a low interest-rates biofuel fund to be accessed by Zambians for various operations in biofuel value chains. Biofuel Association of Zambia (BAZ) chairperson...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE? – ZAMBIAN tour operators have scooped 10 awards in the recently held 2015 Safari competition held in London. The Zambian tour operators scooped the awards in the categories of best safari experience...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) policy will make Zambia a major supplier of maize in the region, agricultural research findings have indicated. The Regional Network of Agricultural Policy and Research Institute...

By JAMES KUNDA – A DELEGATION of businesses from the United Kingdom (UK) led by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) is in Zambia for a two-day visit to identify business opportunities and partners. British High...

By JUDITH NAMUTOWE? – ZESCO Limited will embark on feasibility studies for the construction of mini hydro power stations in an effort to assess power generation potential across the country. Zesco Limited managing director Cyprian...

By KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE Zambia Youth Federation (ZYF) has said the upward adjustment in the youth empowerment fund in the 2015 Budget will contribute to job creation among the youth. The youth empowerment fund...

By JAMES KUNDA? – THE Zambia Information Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has so far erected 147 out of 169 new telecommunication towers earmarked for construction in selected rural parts of the country. ZICTA assistant public...